OT: 1987 924S, What to look for? Problem areas? Options

[clapeza]

Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoothly, AC works, brakes evenly, shifts good. Dash has usual cracks at leading edge. Rear glass looks good. Guy wants $6k for it.

Found some water (!) in the rear pocket behind the passenger right wheel - leaking sunroof drain hose?

Anything in particular that needs to be checked on these cars? What's their "Hell hole"? I know these use the same block as the 944 and maintenance is similar as a 944.

Thanks!

[Racer]

http://www.clarks-garage.com/

944 drivetrain in narrow 924. Nice car. 1987 had 158hp. 1988 has 10 more hp.

Clutch, WP/Belts, Sunroof.

Power steering reservoir will leak

Battery is under the hood, above passenger foot well. Check for rust. If the rear footwell is wet, check the front too as the drains up there clog as well.

Its old.. so try all the switches and make sure they work. They are old plastic and brittle and will break at somepoint.

Odometer, iirc, is only 5 digit. So.. see if there are any records to support mileage claims.

Rear hatch can delaminate, which can cause issues. If hatch struts are old and soft, don't rush to replace as they will re-stress the rear window frame or acccelerate delamination.